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GOOD WORKS

Text :  Act 9:36. 

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

As a child of God, you have been called unto good works. Ephesians  2:10 says  *For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.* You must conscientiously walk in the good works you have been created to walk in.

Again, in Matthew chapter five, Jesus, while talking to His disciples listed this virtue as one of many virtues that a true disciple must possess. 

He says, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16.

Your good works will not only make men give glory to God, you will also benefit from it here on earth.

Tabitha was described as a woman full of good works. Unfortunately,  she became sick and died in the prime of her age. Even in death, her good works were still speaking for her.

The widows whom she had helped cried out and God performed His miracle through the hand of Peter. Tabitha was brought back to life.

What can people say about you? Are you full of good works like Tabitha? Don't let life rotate just around you, step out to be a blessing to others. 

Being good is a good business,  you will not only reap the reward in heaven, God will also bless you here on earth. 

Bible  Reading: Acts 9:36-43.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, I receive the grace to be full with good works that my life may indeed bring pleasure to both God and man.

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